Question

Prime Company acquired 75%
of the common stock of Second Company January 1, year one, for $450,000
The consideration given was proportional to Second's fair value.
On that date, Second had the following trial balance:
account debit credit
Additional paid in capital $100,000
Building (12-year life) $250,000
Common stock 170,000
Current assets 170,000
Equipment (6-yr life) 160,000
Land 110,000
Liabilities (due in 4 years) 300,000
Retained earnings 1/year 1 120,000
Totals $690,000 $690,000

During year one, Second reported net income of $60,000
During year one, Sonny paid dividends of $30,000
During year two, Second reported net income of $80,000
During year two, Sonny paid dividends of $40,000

On January 1, year one, fair values were:
Land $146,000
Building $262,000
Equipment $184,000

There was no impairment of any goodwill arising from the acquisition.
Please indicate clearly which method you choose for Prime to use to
account for its acquisition of Second Company.
Problem 4. Use the data for the Prime Company acquisition of some
of Second Company to prepare the consolidation worksheet entries
for December 31 of year one.
Problem 5 Use the data for the Prime Company acquisition of some
of Second Company to prepare the consolidation worksheet entries
for December 31 of year two.

Answer 1